Solenopsis invicta breeding observation box

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of display tools, in particular to a solenopsis invicta breeding observation box which comprises a shell, two partition plates, a breeding device, a ventilation device and an ant nest simulation device, the two partition plates are arranged in the shell at intervals, and the interior of the shell is partitioned into a first cavity, a second cavity and a third cavity; the feeding device is arranged on the first cavity to form a feeding capture area, the ventilation device is arranged on the second cavity to form a ventilation activity area, the ant nest simulation device is arranged on the third cavity to form an ant nest simulation area, and a plurality of communicating holes are formed in the two partition plates respectively. According to the solenopsis invicta breeding observation box, the survival rate and safety of solenopsis invicta bred indoors are improved, and the dynamic law and behavioral characteristics of a solenopsis invicta population are conveniently observed; furthermore, the mimicry design of the ant nest enables the whole process of drug effect diffusion to be obtained more comprehensively and specifically in an indoor drug effect test.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of display tools, in particular to a red imported fire ant breeding and observation box. Background Art

[0002] The red imported fire ant belongs to the genus Solenopsis in the family Formicidae of the order Hymenoptera, and is listed as one of the 100 most harmful alien invasive species in the world. In recent years, the red imported fire ant has spread rapidly in southern China, the area of disasters has gradually expanded, new outbreak areas have become disasters, and there are no natural enemies in China. Therefore, the interception and prevention and control of the red imported fire ant adopt the form of killing. Since it is difficult to continuously observe the ant colony in the wild, it is difficult to find out the occurrence law of the red imported fire ant in the local area and the whole process monitoring of the drug efficacy test, which brings inconvenience to the development of relevant research work. It is relatively easy to observe the population dynamics law and behavioral characteristics of the red imported fire ant in an indoor laboratory, but indoor breeding and observation are the primary problems to be solved. Due to the high risk of the red imported fire ant and the easy escape of winged ants during feeding, it is necessary to seal the breeding box and improve the feeding channel. The mimic design of the ant nest can better reflect the change of the population situation of the red imported fire ant, which is not applied to the red imported fire ant breeding boxes on the market at present.

[0003] It can be seen that the existing technology still needs to be improved. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] In view of the deficiencies of the above-mentioned existing technology, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a red imported fire ant breeding and observation box to solve the problem of the escape of red imported fire ants in an indoor laboratory.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A red imported fire ant breeding and observation box includes a housing, two partitions, a breeding device, a ventilation device and an ant nest simulation device. The two partitions are respectively arranged in the housing at intervals, and a first cavity, a second cavity and a third cavity are formed by partitioning in the housing. The breeding device is arranged on the first cavity to form a breeding and capturing area, the ventilation device is arranged on the second cavity to form a ventilation and activity area, the ant nest simulation device is arranged on the third cavity to form an ant nest simulation area, and a plurality of communication holes are respectively arranged on the two partitions.

[0007] The breeding device of the red imported fire ant breeding and observation box as described above includes a plurality of T-shaped tubes and a plurality of covers. Each T-shaped tube and each communication hole are respectively inserted and connected in a one-to-one correspondence. The housing is provided with a first fixing hole and a second fixing hole for the two ends of the T-shaped tube to be respectively inserted and fixed, and each cover is respectively covered on the two ends of the T-shaped tube far away from the communication hole.

[0008] A red imported fire ant breeding and observation box as described above, wherein the ventilation device includes ventilation holes provided on the outer shell and a barrier net provided on the ventilation holes.

[0009] A red imported fire ant breeding and observation box as described above, wherein the ant nest simulation device includes a base, a plurality of columns and a plurality of partition plates. The base and the plurality of columns are both hollow structures. The plurality of columns are respectively provided on the base, and at least one of the partition plates is respectively provided in each of the columns. A plurality of first through holes are arranged on the periphery of the base, and second through holes are respectively provided above the base corresponding to the positions of the plurality of columns. Third through holes communicating the second through holes and the interior of the columns are respectively provided at one end of each column close to the base, and fourth through holes are respectively provided on the plurality of partition plates.

[0010] A red imported fire ant breeding and observation box as described above, wherein the second through holes, the third through holes and the fourth through holes are respectively arranged along the same axial direction.

[0011] A red imported fire ant breeding and observation box as described above, wherein the base and the plurality of columns are respectively in the shape of an elliptical cylinder, and the major axes and / or minor axes between the columns are different from each other.

[0012] A red imported fire ant breeding and observation box as described above, wherein an opening communicating with the third cavity is provided on the outer shell, and the breeding and observation box further includes a cover body covering the opening.

[0013] A red imported fire ant breeding and observation box as described above, wherein the outer shell is made of a transparent material, the partition plate is made of a transparent material, the breeding device is made of a transparent material, and the ant nest simulation device is made of a transparent material.

[0014] Beneficial effects:

[0015] The utility model discloses a red imported fire ant breeding and observation box, including the outer shell. Two partition plates are horizontally arranged in the outer shell to form the first cavity, the second cavity and the third cavity in the outer shell. A plurality of communication holes are respectively arranged on the two partition plates to sequentially communicate the first cavity, the second cavity and the third cavity. The breeding device is arranged on the first cavity to form a breeding and capturing area, the ventilation device is arranged on the second cavity to form a ventilation and activity area, and the ant nest simulation device is arranged on the third cavity to form an ant nest simulation area. The red imported fire ant breeding and observation box disclosed in the present application can improve the survival rate and safety of breeding red imported fire ants indoors, and is convenient for observing the population dynamic law and behavioral characteristics of red imported fire ants; further, the mimetic design of the ant nest enables a more comprehensive and specific acquisition of the whole process of drug efficacy diffusion in indoor drug efficacy tests. Description of the drawings

[0016] Figure 1 Structural schematic diagram of the feeding and observation box provided by the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 Exploded view of the feeding and observation box provided by the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 Cross-sectional view of the feeding and observation box provided by the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 Exploded view of the ant nest simulation device provided by the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 Exploded view of the ant nest simulation device from another angle provided by the present utility model.

[0021] Reference numerals: 1, outer shell; 11, first cavity; 12, second cavity; 13, third cavity; 14, first fixing hole; 15, second fixing hole; 16, opening; 2, partition board; 21, communication hole; 3, feeding device; 31, T-shaped tube; 32, cover; 4, ventilation device; 41, ventilation hole; 42, barrier net; 5, ant nest simulation device; 51, base; 52, column; 53, partition board; 54, first through hole; 55, second through hole; 56, third through hole; 57, fourth through hole; 6, cover body. Detailed implementation manners

[0022] The present utility model provides a red imported fire ant feeding and observation box. To make the purpose, technical solution and effects of the present utility model clearer and more definite, the following takes examples with reference to the attached drawings to further elaborate on the present utility model in detail.

[0023] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "top", "bottom", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the attached drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, and should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model; in addition, terms such as "installation", "connection", etc. should be understood in a broad sense, and for those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations.

[0024] Such as Figures 1-5As shown in the figure, an embodiment of the present application provides a red imported fire ant breeding and observation box, which includes a housing 1, two partition plates 2, a breeding device 3, a ventilation device 4 and an ant nest simulation device 5. The two partition plates 2 are respectively arranged in the housing 1 at intervals, and a first cavity 11, a second cavity 12 and a third cavity 13 are formed by partitioning in the housing 1. The breeding device 3 is arranged on the first cavity 11 to form a breeding and capturing area, the ventilation device 4 is arranged on the second cavity 12 to form a ventilation and activity area, the ant nest simulation device 5 is arranged on the third cavity 13 to form an ant nest simulation area, and a plurality of communication holes 21 are respectively arranged on the two partition plates 2.

[0025] The utility model discloses a red imported fire ant breeding and observation box, which includes the housing 1. The two partition plates 2 are horizontally arranged in the housing 1, and the first cavity 11, the second cavity 12 and the third cavity 13 are formed in the housing 1. A plurality of communication holes 21 are respectively arranged on the two partition plates 2 so that the first cavity 11, the second cavity 12 and the third cavity 13 are sequentially communicated. The breeding device 3 is arranged on the first cavity 11 to form a breeding and capturing area, the ventilation device 4 is arranged on the second cavity 12 to form a ventilation and activity area, and the ant nest simulation device 5 is arranged on the third cavity 13 to form an ant nest simulation area. The red imported fire ant breeding and observation box disclosed in the present application can improve the survival rate and safety of breeding red imported fire ants indoors, and is convenient for observing the population dynamics law and behavioral characteristics of red imported fire ants; further, the mimetic design of the ant nest enables a more comprehensive and specific acquisition of the whole process of drug efficacy diffusion in indoor drug efficacy tests.

[0026] The breeding device 3 includes a plurality of T-shaped tubes 31 and a plurality of caps 32. Each T-shaped tube 31 and each communication hole 21 are respectively inserted and connected in a one-to-one correspondence. The housing 1 is provided with a first fixing hole 14 and a second fixing hole 15 for inserting and fixing the other two ends of the T-shaped tubes 31. Each cap 32 is respectively covered on the two ends of the T-shaped tube 31 away from the communication hole 21. By using the characteristics of the T-shaped tube 31, when the upper cap 32 is opened, food or medicine is put into the T-shaped tube 31 from the upper end. The ant colony cannot climb out through the smooth and vertical inner wall. The ant colony can contact the food or medicine in the T-shaped tube 31 through the communication hole 21 and one end of the T-shaped tube 31. The experimenter can capture the red imported fire ants from the other horizontal end of the T-shaped tube 31, which effectively prevents the red imported fire ants from escaping and is convenient for feeding or capturing.

[0027] The ventilation device 4 includes a ventilation hole 41 arranged on the housing 1 and a barrier net 42 arranged on the ventilation hole 41. The whole breeding and observation box is ventilated through the ventilation hole 41, and the barrier net 42 is used to prevent the red imported fire ants from escaping.

[0028] The ant nest simulation device 5 includes a base 51, a plurality of columns 52, and a plurality of partition plates 53. The plurality of columns 52 are respectively arranged on the base 51, and at least one of the partition plates 53 is respectively arranged in each column 52. The base 51 and the plurality of columns 52 are both hollow structures. A number of first through holes 54 are arranged on the circumferential side of the base 51. Second through holes 55 are respectively arranged above the base 51 corresponding to the positions of the plurality of columns 52. Third through holes 56 communicating the second through holes 55 and the interior of the columns 52 are respectively arranged at one end of each column 52 close to the base 51. Fourth through holes 57 are respectively arranged on the plurality of partition plates 53. The ant colony enters the base 51 through the first through holes 54. The partition plates 53 divide the interior of the columns 52 into a plurality of small cavities, and then enter different small cavities through the second through holes 55, the third through holes 56, and the fourth through holes 57. And different numbers of the partition plates 53 are arranged in each column 52 to form a plurality of cavities with different sizes, simulating the design of ant nest caves, which is more in line with the real ant nest structure, so that the whole process of drug efficacy diffusion can be obtained more comprehensively and specifically in indoor drug efficacy tests.

[0029] The second through holes 55, the third through holes 56, and the fourth through holes 57 are respectively arranged along the same axial direction, simulating the ant nest structure design. The second through holes 55, the third through holes 56, and the fourth through holes 57 are coaxially arranged and are equivalent to the main channels, and each small cavity is equivalent to a different cave.

[0030] The base 51 and the plurality of columns 52 are respectively in the shape of an elliptic cylinder, and the major axes and / or minor axes between the columns 52 are different from each other to form caves with different sizes and shapes for red imported fire ants of different jobs to live in.

[0031] An opening 16 communicating with the third cavity 13 is arranged on the housing 1, and the breeding and observation box further includes a cover body 6 covering the opening 16, which is convenient for migrating each column 52 in the ant nest simulation area to conduct other experiments with different variables.

[0032] The housing 1 is a housing made of a transparent material, the partition 2 is a partition made of a transparent material, the breeding device 3 is a breeding device made of a transparent material, and the ant nest simulation device 5 is an ant nest simulation device made of a transparent material, which is convenient for experimenters to observe the dynamic laws and behavioral characteristics of the red imported fire ant population.

[0033] It can be understood that for those of ordinary skill in the art, equivalent substitutions or changes can be made according to the technical solutions and the inventive concepts of the present invention, and all such changes or substitutions should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A red fire ant breeding observation box, characterized in that: The invention comprises an outer shell (1), two partitions (2), a feeding device (3), a ventilation device (4) and an ant nest simulation device (5), wherein the two partitions (2) are arranged in the outer shell (1) at intervals, and a first cavity (11), a second cavity (12) and a third cavity (13) are formed in the outer shell (1), the feeding device (3) is arranged on the first cavity (11) to form a feeding and catching area, the ventilation device (4) is arranged on the second cavity (12) to form a ventilation and activity area, the ant nest simulation device (5) is arranged on the third cavity (13) to form an ant nest simulation area, and a plurality of connecting holes (21) are respectively provided on the two partitions (2).

2. A red fire ant breeding observation box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding device (3) comprises a plurality of T-shaped tubes (31) and a plurality of sealing covers (32), each of the T-shaped tubes (31) and each of the communicating holes (21) being plugged and connected in a one-to-one correspondence, the housing (1) being provided with a first fixing hole (14) and a second fixing hole (15) for respectively plugging and fixing two ends of the T-shaped tube (31), and each of the sealing covers (32) is respectively covered on two ends of the T-shaped tube (31) away from the communicating holes (21).

3. A red fire ant breeding observation box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ventilation device (4) comprises a ventilation hole (41) provided on the outer shell (1), and a barrier net (42) provided on the ventilation hole (41).

4. A red fire ant breeding observation box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ant nest simulation device (5) comprises a base (51), a plurality of columns (52) and a plurality of partition plates (53); the base (51) and the plurality of columns (52) are both hollow structures; the plurality of columns (52) are respectively arranged on the base (51); at least one partition plate (53) is respectively arranged in each of the columns (52); a plurality of first through holes (54) are arranged around the base (51); second through holes (55) are respectively arranged above the base (51) at positions corresponding to the plurality of columns (52); a third through hole (56) connecting the second through hole (55) and the interior of the column (52) is respectively arranged on one end of each of the columns (52) close to the base (51); and fourth through holes (57) are respectively arranged on the plurality of partition plates (53).

5. A red fire ant breeding observation box according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second through hole (55), the third through hole (56) and the fourth through hole (57) are respectively arranged along the same axial direction.

6. A red fire ant breeding observation box according to claim 4, characterized in that: The base (51) and the plurality of columns (52) are respectively in the shape of elliptical cylinders, and the major axis and / or minor axis of each column (52) are different.

7. A red fire ant breeding observation box according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer shell (1) is provided with an opening (16) communicating with the third cavity (13), and the feeding and observation box further comprises a cover (6) covering the opening (16).

8. A red fire ant breeding observation box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell (1) is a shell made of a transparent material, the partition (2) is a partition made of a transparent material, the breeding device (3) is a breeding device made of a transparent material, and the ant nest simulation device (5) is an ant nest simulation device made of a transparent material.

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